Shiva temples in India attract pilgrims from various parts of the country. Lord Shiva is revered as one of the most significant Hindu pantheons. India boasts of innumerable temples which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Considered as a "kind" God who always obliges his devotees, Lord Shiva is also ... Views: 539
Wildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu are areas involved in the protection and conservation of a wide variety of flora and fauna in the state. The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in the country. The state hosts many tourist destinations like waterfalls, temples, ... Views: 539
Satellite television in India is delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by a satellite dish and set-top box. Satellite television provides a wide range of channels and services, often to areas that are not serviced by terrestrial or cable providers.
While Doordarshan ... Views: 538
Each dosha is a combination of any two of the five elements of Panch Mahabhutas with the predominance of one. Since these three doshas are responsible for all the physiological and the psychological processes within the body and mind, they can explain every physical activity, characteristic, ... Views: 538
Indian Mythology encompasses a wide field of myths and legends concerning Indian religion. India is a country of diverse religious practices and socio-cultural habits which incorporates a saga of a nation with a vivid religious background. Indian Mythology takes into consideration all those ... Views: 536
Indian temple architecture can be referred to as a classical form of Indian art and cultural richness, which is entirely reflected in the chiseled wonders of various temples. The architecture found in ancient Indian temples exhibits the country's old, yet prosperous and splendid culture. These ... Views: 536
Indian theatre festivals help in bringing to the fore the various forms of Indian drama. India has the richest and longest tradition in theatre. The origin of Indian theatre is intimately associated with the ancient rituals and the seasonal festivals. The Natyashastra of Bharat Muni is the ... Views: 536
Vedic civilisation followed the Indus Valley Civilisation. Previously some western historians denoted the Vedic people were barbarous and that they devastated the earlier civilisation and built up their own. Now the modern research proved that Vedic civilization was diminished not by the ... Views: 536
Bharatnatyam originated in Tamil Nadu which is also referred to as artistic yoga and Natya yoga. The name Bharatnatyam is derived from the word "Bharata" and, thus, associated with Natyashastra. Though the style of Bharatnatyam is over two thousand years old, the freshness and richness of its ... Views: 535
The newly- formed state of India, Uttarakhand is noted for its scenic beauty. The snowclad peaks of Himalayas, myriad lakes, lush greenery ennobles the cultural heritage of the region. Glaciers in Uttarakhand feast the rivers like Ganga and Yamuna. National Parks and forests thrive in this area. ... Views: 535
Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich culture and tradition due to which it attracts several tourists. Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Agrais in Uttar Pradesh. Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow and Meerut are historical cities known for their monuments. Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Varanasi, ... Views: 535
Palaces of India are innumerable, scattered throughout the length and breadth of the country and belonging to numerous kings and rulers who ruled India for many centuries. The royal residences of these kings, the palaces are excellent works of architecture, which speak of the creative abilities, ... Views: 534
History of Odisha from the earliest written records can be traced all the way back to 3rd century B.C. Ashoka fought the famous Kalinga war and brought it under Maurya rule. The Chedi emperor Kharvela of Kalinga came to power in second century B.C. He defeated the Mauryas and extended his empire ... Views: 533
Indian Premier League (IPL) is being considered as the latest, and one of the biggest revolutions in Indian Cricket. Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tournament that follows the Twenty- 20 format and is being run and managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A large number of ... Views: 533
Kathak is regarded as the most prominent dynamic theatre art. The word Kathak has been derived from the word 'katha', which means 'the storytelling art'. It has theatrical representation of themes from Urdu and Persian poetry along with some taken from the Hindu mythology. With dance, music and ... Views: 533
Wrestling in India, Indian Traditional SportWrestling in India is the most ancient sports whose past is enriched with glory. Wrestling in modern India is concentrated in the Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana. The game of wrestling is considered to be one of the ... Views: 533
Indian religious weddings exhibit a great variety and different parts of the country follow different rituals during these ceremonies. With deep tradition and rich mores each of Indian religious weddings crafts a distinct connotation while mirroring the tradition of India to a great extent. In ... Views: 532
Indian tribal craft is an astounding section in modern Indian times, which slowly has taken in a cosmopolitan appearance. The final get-up that such tribal crafts receive to adorn and deck sophisticated Indian city homes, can perhaps only be described after a thorough admiration. Indian tribal ... Views: 532
Hockey in India is considered to be one of the most popular games in India. India has earned lot of recognition in all over the world by showing the excellence in the game of hockey. Hockey in India started its journey years back. The British introduced hockey in India in the 19th century. After ... Views: 531
Indian Sherbets are the traditional beverage of India. It is typically prepared from fruits, herbs as well as flower petals. Sherbet and Lassi are considered as coolers and are meant to provide refreshment from the hot Indian summer. They are also served on festive occasions when guests are ... Views: 530
Rajasthan popularly known as the incredible land is famous for its collection of temples. The architectural magnificence of the temples in Rajasthan is well known and adds to the incredibility of the land. The excellent sculptures of the Rajasthan temples reflect the artistic magnificence that ... Views: 530
Numerology is the study of relation between human beings and numbers. According to numerology each number acquires the sensations of a particular planet and accordingly each alphabet has the vibration of a particular number. These numbers reveals some of the behaviour traits, emotional ... Views: 529
Tombs in India were generally dedicated to the Muslim rulers who ruled India for centuries. Basically, there was no indigenous tradition of building tomb in India. The ashes of the dead were carried away by the sacred rivers. Even in Islam, tomb building was restricted. The building of tomb to ... Views: 529
The culture of Uttar Pradesh is a cradle of Indian traditional customs and practises . It has had not only a plethora of lushly landscapes, rivers but the rich heritage of cultural elements were also nurtured. Rig Vedas had its origin in this soil of Uttar Pradesh. To the whole nation Indian ... Views: 528
Forts in India have been constructed to protect the settlements against hostile attack and marauding wild animals. Due to successive waves of invasion, there was an ancient tradition in India to erect massive and strong forts to obstruct the invaders. The origins of some of the Indian forts are ... Views: 528
India is a vast country with a majority of its total population living in the villages. The Indian society is predominantly divided into two divisions like the rural society and the urban society. Villages have always been an integral part of society in India. No specific timeframe can be ... Views: 528
Churches in India attract a number of tourists throughout the year which thrive to portray the post colonial hangover, the cultural Diaspora of India. Christianity is India’s third largest religion and beautifully embellished churches adorn every city and town in India. Other popular churches of ... Views: 527
History of Indian jewellery has inspired modern and contemporary jewellery designers to introduce unique and intricate styles in the modern-day jewelleries. Ornaments in the country have undergone several transformations, under the cultural influence and reign of different dynasties and periods ... Views: 527
The Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim dynasties have ruled Karnataka successively. Jainism too established its roots here. It is said that India's first emperor of Maurya Empire Chandragupta Maurya converted to Jainism in the 4th century. He renounced his throne and fasted to death at Sravanabelagola ... Views: 527
Indian paintings in ancient age involve the multiple forms of classical paintings, which developed in various parts of the country. The cave paintings of Ajanta and Ellora offer some of the most famous creations of the dexterous painters of India. However, ancient Indian paintings not only imply ... Views: 526
Folk Dances of Indian States mark the intense platform encompassing creative extravaganza of different states of India. Each state of India has its own culture and tradition. The Folk Dances of Indian States tend to reveal that culture when they are performed in different occasions. There are ... Views: 525
Delhi Sultanate emerged for the first time in India as an autonomous Muslim power in the country. The Delhi Sultanate reigned India from 1290 to 1526 AD. It was the rulers of Delhi Sultanate that strengthened the base. The first ruling empire that was part of the Delhi Sultanate was the Khilji ... Views: 524
Indian musical instrument is as old as its musical tradition and culture. This fascination is passionately encased into the poetic and mythic imagination of the Indians and is reverberated amidst the fervour of folktales, fables, myths and legends. Indian musical instruments thus have a rich ... Views: 524
Tamil Nadu is home to many popular places of interest. The tourism industry of Tamil Nadu is the second largest in India, with an annual growth rate of 16 percent. People from across the globe come here to see the temples with their exquisite Dravidian architecture, hill stations, and the ... Views: 524
West Bengal, the state in eastern India is endowed with uniqueness in its diversity. It offers its visitors a matchless geographical variety. The state is a tourist's paradise which includes hill stations, religious centres, wild life sanctuaries, and sea beaches. West Bengal is a land of ... Views: 524
Traditional Indian Paintings are as old and varied as the land itself. The painting as a form of art has started in India since the prehistoric times. The earliest paintings in India is found on the walls of the caves in Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh where the prehistoric men engraved and painted ... Views: 524
Classical dances of India are one of the most comprehensive and oldest dance forms in the world. India offers a number of classical dance forms, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country. Each of these dance form represents the culture of a particular region or group of ... Views: 523
Indian Tribal Culture speaks about the diversity of the country. ‘Unity in diversity’ is one of the most spectacular features amongst the population of India. Tribal culture of India, their traditions and practices interpenetrate almost all the aspects of Indian culture and civilisation. India ... Views: 522
Rudraksha is one of the miraculous creations of nature, where the seed is shaped by number of clefts on its surface. These clefts are known as ‘Mukhis’, or faces. There are about 1 to 38 Mukhi rudraksha present. In most cases, 1 to 14 Mukhi rudraksha are used for astrological purpose. A ... Views: 522
There are a number of wildlife reserves in Kerala that provide shelter to thousands of species of birds and animals. The hilly slops of Western Ghats and lush green forests provide the perfect locale for wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. These also serve as a major tourist attraction. Given below ... Views: 522
Chess in India has always been counted as highly popular, and India enjoys an ancient chess tradition. Chess, or at least an early ancestor called Chaturanga, was arguably invented in India. Modern India has consistently produced exceptional chess professionals, who have achieved memorable ... Views: 521
Rajasthan, the largest state in India, is blessed with natural beauty and a great history. With the majestic palaces, historical forts, desert and lakes, tourism is a booming industry in Rajasthan. Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur are the most preferred destinations for the ... Views: 521
Cricket Leagues in India is considered as a celebration by the population of India as the game has achieved the status of religion in the country. India has a rich history of organizing several domestic level tournaments. The history of domestic and international based Cricket leagues in India ... Views: 520
Indian Scheduled Tribes are the group of tribal communities and was given the name ‘Scheduled Tribes’ during the post-Independence period, under the rule of Indian Constitution. Since the Independence of India, the Scheduled Tribes were given Reservation status. India can proudly be called the ... Views: 520
Indian Tribal Jewellery is a traditional form of Indian jewellery and is known for its rustic flavour. India is a country, blessed and endowed with a richtribal culture. The tribes of India have preserved the ancient crafts and arts of India with their ethnic pieces of jewellery. Ornaments used ... Views: 520
The history in Andaman and Nicobar Islands says that the British East India Company established a penal colony where criminals convicted for crime against the Company were kept. Prior to the establishment of British Empire in India, the Andaman and Nicobar islands were little known to the people ... Views: 518
Indian temple festivals are special celebration in the temple premises during particular days to commemorate some mythological legends of the temple deity. Feasts are an integral part of Indian temple festivals. The attendees spend all day at the temple, enjoying them and the temple officials ... Views: 518
Palmistry or ‘Hasta Rekha Vigyan’ is the most popular branch of Samudrik Shastra. The original Samudrik Hasta Rekha embodies Vedic philosophy within itself in a coalition with all the cosmic forces available. Up to 153 lines are recognized and studied well in the palm. A more spiritual insight ... Views: 518
Shakti Peethas in India are considered as the most sacred places of Hindu pilgrimage. Hindus from different parts of the country and various parts of the world visit these Shakti peethas to worship the Goddess. The Shakti peethas are also considered to be the holy places of celestial power where ... Views: 518
Temples of Puducherry consists of some of the oldest rock cuts with century old structures like Manakula Vinayagar Koil dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Varadaraja Perumal temple which dates back to 600 AD and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, in the form of Varadaraja, Vedhapureeswara Temple dedicated to ... Views: 518